Quantitative determination of Hb A2
Haematology - Special Tests
HBSC
Haemoglobin A2 quantitation HbA2
10 days
1582
4.0
8000
2
3.0
Sample Delivery to Lab - ambient temperature, 4°C if overnight
2.0
Ambient (8 - 24 degrees Celsius) If overnight - Chilled (2 - 8 degrees Celsius)
Preferred aliquot 2 x 4.0mL EDTA whole blood
Increased Hb A2 level (4-6%) in the presence of appropriate red cell indices is diagnostic of beta thalassaemia trait.
2.2 – 3.3%
HPLC - Biorad Variant II
$32.33 (Exclusive of GST)
Forms part of a haemoglobinopathy/thalassaemia screen. Not performed as a standalone test. Test Availability: Mon - Fri, 0800 - 1700
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